Australian Hardwood
Australian Hardwood Timber
Ausgum products are manufactured from Australian eucalyptus hardwood particularly from Spotted Gum (Corymbia citriodora), a unique species of Australian Eucalyptus Hardwood, which is renowned for the beauty of its grain and colour. This timber grows in some of the harshest environments known and is rated Durability 1, the highest rating in the world. The species we use are more dense and finer grained than most other hardwood species, making them uniquely suited for outdoor furniture.
- 50% denser than Teak
- 35% denser than Kwila
No stain is used on Ausgum products as it has a natural rich beauty, exhibiting often vivid colours and grain variation. Its properties include a high resistance to weather, rot, termites and borers.
Facts on Spotted Gum
- Botanical name
- Corymbia citriodora (syn. Eucalyptus maculata part.)
- Common names
- Spotted gum, Honey gum
- Height
- reaches 50m in height
- Stem diameter
- up to 1.3m thick
- Distribution
- Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland
Properties of Spotted Gum
The Spotted Gum's properties are quite distinct, making it a highly sought after timber. Attractive colours and appealing grains greatly enhance the aesthetic appeal of final products.
- Colour
- Heartwood variety ranges from light brown through to dark brown
Sapwood variety is usually white in colour and up to 50mm wide. - Texture & Grain
- Both Heartwood and Sapwood have a moderately coarse texture, often with a wavy grain. This natural grain enhances the aesthetic appeal of final products.
Uses for Spotted Gum Hardwood
- Ausgum products
- tongue & groove flooring
- decking boards
- chamfer boards
- framing
- bearers
- joists
- bridge girders
- pylons
- wharf construction
